A friend of mine got married last week. I wasn’t able to attend, due to this entirely inconvenient thing called a job, but I did find myself thinking a lot about weddings in honor of her big day. I’ve never been married myself, not even close. But I love the hope, promise and commitment that [...]
Let Them Eat Cake
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Portuguese In The Kitchen
I lived in Brazil when I was eighteen, as an exchange student. I spent many hours in the kitchen with the mother in my host family my Brazilian mom. I learned to speak Portuguese in that kitchen. I learned about the family. I learned about Brazilian culture. I shared hopes, fears and dreams with this [...]
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More Cupcakes
One would think that my cupcake fiasco of a few days ago would compel me to avoid any reference to the little sugary devils for at least a month or two but, alas, I seem currently to be obsessed. I am in the throes of a mid-life crisis, and compulsively enjoying anything and everything that [...]
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Disappointing Betty
I am not a domestic diva. My idea of cooking is toaster-broiling a deboned, skinned chicken wedge or opening up a bag of pre-washed salad fixings. If I can eat a meal without dirtying a single pan, I am a happy camper. But every once in a while, usually after a particularly bumpy ride on [...]
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